Three new COVID-19 diagnostic tests have been approved in Abu Dhabi to be used in emergency departments and urgent care centres.
The new ones are: Antigen test, RT-LAMP genetic test and saliva specimen test.
According to the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, the three tests will provide quicker results, and are based on the latest global scientific developments.
- Antigen test: Nasal swab rapid viral detection test that provides results in 20 minutes.
- RT-LAMP genetic test: Nasal swab test that provides results within one hour.
- Saliva specimens: Can be used for COVID-19 diagnosis in children in healthcare settings if the collection of a nasal swab is not possible.
.@DoHSocial has approved 3 new Covid-19 diagnostic tests to be used in ER departments & urgent care centres in #AbuDhabi emirate. The new tests which are based on the latest global scientific developments, provide faster results & support physicians to provide better patient care pic.twitter.com/Mmq6hT0lIa
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) January 24, 2021
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